Resort Fishing
There are three major freshwater resort fisheries in Malaysia. One is built around a golf course, another around a water theme park with the third having both of the above.

Bukit Merah Laketown Resort is located just off the North-South Expressway north of Taiping in the state of Perak. The 3,000 hectare natural body of water is well stocked with a variety of fish species. Toman, Kalui, Sebarau, Tapah (the giant catfish), the totally protected Arowana and various Carp species are either natural or have been introduced.

Boats and fishing tackle are available for hire. A two person boat, which includes a guide costs approx USD35 per 4 hour session. The resort has an extensive water theme park, hotel, cafes and restaurants. For family entertainment Bukit Merah is fully equipped. The resort also offers adventure training programmes, nature trails, boating, canoeing an eco park and lakeside housing lots for sale.

Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort is situated about 20km west of the Gopeng interchange on the North-South Expressway, just south of Ipoh. Constructed on the site of an old major tin mining area, Clearwater is home to 5 major lakes situated around a 27 hole international class golf course. With extensive sports facilities, free form swimming pool and children activities, Clearwater also serves as a family retreat. A series of deluxe lakeside chalets provide excellent accommodation within this totally rehabilitated nature reserve. Angling is all shore based and you need to bring your own fishing gear and bait.

The famed Peacock Bass has been introduced into some of these lakes. Local species include Bighead Carp (up to 25kg), the extremely rare Temoleh (up to 15kg), Rohu (a Carp species up to 15kg), Pacu, another introduced South American species (up to 12kg) plus around 6-10 other local species.

A' Famosa Golf Resort lays alongside the North-South Expressway about half way between Kuala Lumpur and Johore Bahru, and only about 30 minutes drive from the new K.L International Airport.

The resort, nestled amidst hilly terrain offers an international class 27-hole golf course, a large water theme park and an equestrian club. A 221 room resort hotel provides excellent accommodation. Condominiums and bungalows of 3 to 5 bedrooms, with swimming pools offer a more homely atmosphere for families.

Fishing consists of a number of well stocked ponds and basic tackle is available for hire. Fishing times are from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm. These ponds hold some large, local and exotic breeds with fish over 15 kg. Catfish, carp and the predatory Pacu predominate.

Pangkor Laut Resort is the ultimate in resort luxury. Voted the second best island resort in the world in 1999, Pangkor Laut offers a splendour unparalleled. This idyllic unspoiled island still enveloped by 2 million year old rainforest hosts a wide range of elegant chalets, sea, beach and jungle, created to blend with and complement the natural environment.

For the angler fun fishing can be arranged around the nearby islands known as Pulau Sembilan (nine islands). More adventurous anglers can arrange an extended trip to fish the waters of the distant Pulau Jarak.

As a finale to an arduous fishing safari a few pampered days at Pangkor Laut will relax, refresh and reinvigorate the mind and body for your return home.